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Day: January 12, 2018
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 12, 2018
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 12, 2018 (No need to share Aadhaar number with any government agencies)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Virtual Aadhar ID: too little. too late (The Hindu) Analysis : No need to share Aadhaar number with any government agencies
Virtual ID For Aadhaar Authentication
Context: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which is facing criticism in the light of alleged data breaches, recently, announced a new method of identification called Virtual Identity Introduction: The Unique Identification Authority of India recently introduced the concept of a virtual ID that can be used in lieu of the Aadhaar number at… Continue reading Virtual ID For Aadhaar Authentication
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 12, 2018
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2018
Archives Q.1) In recent times women’s right activists have united to challenge the restrictions imposed on women with regard to entering places of worship. What are the causes responsible for ban on women’s temple entry? Mention the constitutional provisions against such restrictions in India. (GS–1) Introduction: The restrictions imposed on women with regard to entering… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 11, 2018
For those who did not make it to Mains – An Open Letter by Lady Officer
Poonam Dahiya, now serving in the Indian Revenue Service, and formerly as DSP with Haryana Police, has shared a letter she wrote to her friends , after Mains. Its an old letter, but worth reading. Click here to read it Also read an Article co-authored by Neyawn and Himanshu Jain , AIR 44. Click to… Continue reading For those who did not make it to Mains – An Open Letter by Lady Officer
Must Read News Articles – January 12, 2018
Archives GS: 2 International relations: India confirms NSAs met in Bangkok (The Hindu) The National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India and Pakistan met on December 26 in Bangkok, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Thursday. Towards stability (The Hindu Editorial) Nepal must hasten the process of government-formation India must seize the chance : US (The… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 12, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 12, 2018
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) The proposed new industrial policy will completely revamp the Industrial Policy of 1991. In this context discuss the possible implications of new industrial policy on Indian industry. (GS-3) The… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 12, 2018